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How do I use project in a different project?
okanaraz

okanaraz

@copilot How do I use project in a different project?
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copilot

You can reuse a project in Flux by using the "Forking" or "Cloning" methods. Here's a summary on how to do it:
  1. Open the project you want to reuse.
  2. Click on the Flux menu (located at the top left corner).
  3. The drop-down menu will present two options: "Fork" and "Clone".
    • If you want to create your own version of the project while preserving the project's entire history of changes, select "Fork". This allows the forked project to be eventually merged back into the original.
    • If you want to create a clean version of the project without the preservation of the project's history of changes, select "Clone".
Once you've forked or cloned the project, it will appear in your personal project list on your profile page. From here, you can open and modify the project to meet your current needs[1].
[1] https://docs.flux.ai/Introduction/walkthrough-1-new-project
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okanaraz

okanaraz

@copilot I want to use this project as a sublayout in another projcet
2y

copilot

If you want to reuse parts of a certain project in another project, Flux provides an efficient way to do so through Sublayouts.
Here's how to create a Sublayout:
  1. Open the project that you want to turn into a sublayout.
  2. Select the parts of the circuit that you want to reuse.
  3. Right-click on the selected part(s) then choose the 'Create Sublayout' option.
After creating the sublayout, you can use it in another project:
  1. Open the project where you want to incorporate the sublayout.
  2. In the library, find your sublayout (its icon will differentiate it from regular parts).
  3. Drag the sublayout into your schematic and connect its available pins to other components. The sublayout will work like any other component[1].
The routing for the sublayout is preserved and you do not have to reroute it. When you open the PCB layout, you will see that the sublayout contains a fully routed circuit. You can then connect it to the rest of the layout with traces, just like a part.
These steps should allow you to effectively reuse designs and speed up your project development process.
Let me know if you need further clarification on any step in the process!
[1] https://docs.flux.ai/tutorials/tutorial-parts-and-sublayouts
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How to fill copper ground in the PCB design
okanaraz

okanaraz

@copilot How to fill copper ground in the PCB design
2y

copilot

Certainly, to fill a copper ground in the PCB design using Flux, follow these steps:
  1. Note that by default, ground fills are enabled in Flux. Thus, every layer of your PCB layout will contain a fill connected to the ground (GND) net as long as there's a ground symbol in the schematic editor[1].
  2. If you need to modify this default behavior, you can select the ground net (nested under Root → Layout → Nets in the Objects panel.
  3. Add a "Connected Layers" rule from the "object-specific rules" menu on the right.
  4. Select all layers for which you want the fill to be enabled. Leaving the text box empty will disable the fill connected to that net on every layer[2].
Remember, these copper fills are hidden by default and you can make them visible via the Layer panel in the PCB editor.
Also, if you need to connect fills on different layers, you can use stitching vias. The easiest way to set this up is by adding a "Fill Stitching Density" rule once you've selected the ground net. Any non-zero value enables via stitching. You can also use a "Fill Stitching Offset" rule to shift your via stitching block by the amount specified[1][2].
Let me know if you need further assistance or more details.
[1] https://docs.flux.ai/tutorials/tutorial-ground-fills-deep-dive
[2] https://docs.flux.ai/reference/reference-ground-fills
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do I need to connect a bypass capacitor to this?
okanaraz

okanaraz

@copilot do I need to connect a bypass capacitor to this?
2y

copilot

Based on the provided project information, the exact component referred to in the question is not specified. I assume you intend to refer to the voltage regulator IC2, which is specified as MPN: TPS62130RGTR.
As stated in the datasheet excerpt of TPS62130RGTR, this device benefits from both input and output bypass capacitors for stable operation and reduced voltage ripple. The datasheet recommends:
  1. Using a $10 \mu F$ input capacitor between PVIN and PGND pins, placed as close as possible.
  2. A $0.1 \mu F$ capacitor from AVIN to AGND.
It's good practice to tie the capacitors as close to the IC as possible and to use short traces. These suggested capacitors' values may need to be adjusted based on your circuit's specific requirements, such as input and output voltage levels and transient response characteristics[1].
If you were referring to a different component, providing the designator or part number would allow for a more accurate response.
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Bunun değeri kaç olacak?
okanaraz

okanaraz

Bunun değeri kaç olacak?
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R3
Resistance
100 Ω
R5
Resistance
330 Ω
C3
Capacitance
22u F
L1
Inductance
2.2u H
R4
Resistance
100K Ω
3V3_USB
D1
Capacitance
12p F
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